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Title: 殘唐五代史演義傳
Alternate Title: Can Tang Wu dai shi yan yi zhuan
Note: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary: "殘唐五代史演義傳" by Guanzhong Luo is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the turbulent period of the Tang Dynasty's decline and the subsequent rise of the Five Dynasties, capturing the chaos of war, the interplay of power, and the emergence of key figures. At the heart of the story is the character Huang Chao, a salt merchant's son whose unusual birth and rise from obscurity set the stage for his rebellious quest against the Tang ruling class. The opening of the novel introduces the historical context and foreshadows the events leading to rebellion. It begins with a poetic overview of the various dynasties and their leaders, noting the decline of virtue and rise of chaos during the Tang era. The text then focuses on Huang Chao's early life, including his miraculous birth and strange characteristics, as well as his eventual decision to join the ranks of those contesting the Tang authority. As he prepares to take action against the oppressive regime, the narrative sets the tone for an epic saga of ambition and strife. Readers are left poised for the unfolding of Huang Chao's uprising and its implications for the future of the dynasty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Luo, Guanzhong, 1330?-1400?
EBook No.: 27145
Published: Nov 4, 2008
Downloads: 189
Language: Chinese
Subject: China -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-907 -- Fiction
Subject: China -- History -- Five dynasties and the Ten kingdoms, 907-979 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: 殘唐五代史演義傳
Alternate Title: Can Tang Wu dai shi yan yi zhuan
Note: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary: "殘唐五代史演義傳" by Guanzhong Luo is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the turbulent period of the Tang Dynasty's decline and the subsequent rise of the Five Dynasties, capturing the chaos of war, the interplay of power, and the emergence of key figures. At the heart of the story is the character Huang Chao, a salt merchant's son whose unusual birth and rise from obscurity set the stage for his rebellious quest against the Tang ruling class. The opening of the novel introduces the historical context and foreshadows the events leading to rebellion. It begins with a poetic overview of the various dynasties and their leaders, noting the decline of virtue and rise of chaos during the Tang era. The text then focuses on Huang Chao's early life, including his miraculous birth and strange characteristics, as well as his eventual decision to join the ranks of those contesting the Tang authority. As he prepares to take action against the oppressive regime, the narrative sets the tone for an epic saga of ambition and strife. Readers are left poised for the unfolding of Huang Chao's uprising and its implications for the future of the dynasty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Luo, Guanzhong, 1330?-1400?
EBook No.: 27145
Published: Nov 4, 2008
Downloads: 189
Language: Chinese
Subject: China -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-907 -- Fiction
Subject: China -- History -- Five dynasties and the Ten kingdoms, 907-979 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.